Conclusions Ultrasonography quantitative scoring system, especially when it is combined with serum fibrosis markers, has a higher value in noninvasive quantitative diagnosis of hepatic fibrosis.

Conclusions Ultrasonographic quantitative score system has higher clinical value for noninvasive diagnosis of hepatic fibrosis.

Thus it is necessary to seek ideal non-invasive method. Last decade's breakthroughs of serum markers brought new hope to the diagnosis.